Previous GeneCards Identifiers for SAMHD1 Gene

Summaries for SAMHD1 Gene

Entrez Gene Summary for SAMHD1 Gene

This gene may play a role in regulation of the innate immune response. The encoded protein is upregulated in response to viral infection and may be involved in mediation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha proinflammatory responses. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2010]

Molecular function for SAMHD1 Gene

Allosterically stimulated by dGTP which binds in a cleft at the interface of the homodimer and promotes the formation of highly active homotetramers. Each allosteric site binds two molecules of dGTP (dGTP1 and dGTP 2) between adjoining subunits. Not activated by dATP, dCTP and dTTP.

Chilblain lupus 2 (CHBL2) [MIM:614415]: A rare cutaneous form of lupus erythematosus. Affected individuals present with painful bluish-red papular or nodular lesions of the skin in acral locations precipitated by cold and wet exposure at temperatures less than 10 degrees centigrade. {ECO:0000269 PubMed:21204240}. Note=The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.